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Am I the only one who is totally frustrated and want to quit.... sometimes!!!I take one step forward and 5 steps back....uggghhhhh!!!I just started my LLC to put my first rental under (it was our home that we moved ou...
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So I have been vetting private money lenders from a pretty reputable website and have asked multiple questions about how the process transpires. In the experience from all of the investors here on the BP forums that...
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Just curious what everyone's take is.
Is it worth it to spend a little bit more to have granite countertops installed in the kitchens of your rental houses? Will it help you secure a tenant faster? Can you charge a p...
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I am not sure if this is a continuation of my other thread "Keep being undercut in SS or Foreclosures" but I thought this may be a good topic to discuss and debate.
Personally, when I see a property of interest to me...
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How do you know if a mentor (or person) is full of s%!tOften times I'll meet people who seem to be successful, and we seem to get along, and they seem to be interested in helping / working with me, but they turn out t...
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One of my tenants' ex-girlfriends broke every window in the apartment. I am trying to take her to small claims court, but in the meantime, the windows need fixed. The total is only $137 over my deductible, so no use...
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I just closed on my first ever real estate buy and hold deal! I am meeting with a few property management companies in a few days and have a small quandary. I called two companies that service the area and got two ver...
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What formula are you using to make offers on listed properties? The 70% of ARV - Repairs and fee make your offer come in too low and most realtors will not entertain the conversation of a super low ball offer thats co...
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Hello,I will start by saying I have a call into our mortgage lender...My husband and I are going in on a duplex with my parents who are downsizing. The plan is for my parents to live in half of it for a year while we ...
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Hello all,I am brand new to real estate investing looking to invest in value add multi family properties and I stumbled upon a deal that has a lot of potential. Let me start from the beginning.. After reading Rich Dad...